Chea 218

Key Specifications

  • TFT display (128 × 160 pixels)
  • 2G GSM support (900/1800 MHz)
  • Mini-SIM, external monochrome display
  • 150-entry phonebook, call logs
  • SMS, MMS, WAP browser
  • 4 built-in games, Java support
  • Removable Li-Ion battery
  • Up to 200h standby, 2h talk time
4.8
Display6 / 10
Battery6 / 10
Camera0 / 10
Design6 / 10
Performance6 / 10
Launch
Announced 2003, Q3
Status Cancelled
Display
Type TFT, 65K colors
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Second external FSTN monochrome display (96 x 64 pixels), Screensavers
Design
Dimensions 85 x 45 x 20 mm (3.35 x 1.77 x 0.79 in)
Weight 74 g (2.61 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Rear Camera
No
Storage
Card slot No
Phonebook 150
Battery
Type Removable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 2 h
Speaker
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic ringtones, composer
3.5mm jack No
Connectivity
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio No
Networks
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Yes
EDGE No
Features
Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Games 4
Languages English
Java Yes
Organizer, Voice memo, Voice dial

Quick Review

Chea 218 Quick Review

The Chea 218 was an entry-level mobile phone announced in 2003 but later canceled before release. It featured a TFT display with an external monochrome screen for notifications. Supporting 2G GSM networks, it included SMS and MMS messaging, as well as a WAP 1.2.1 browser for basic internet access.

With Java support, four built-in games, and voice memo/dial features, it offered some entertainment and productivity tools. However, it lacked a camera, Bluetooth, and expandable storage. The removable Li-Ion battery provided up to 200 hours of standby time and 2 hours of talk time.

Chea 218 Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Compact and lightweight design
  • External monochrome display for alerts
  • Supports SMS, MMS, and WAP browsing
  • Java support with 4 built-in games

Cons

  • No camera or Bluetooth connectivity
  • No expandable storage or multimedia features
  • Short talk time (only up to 2 hours)